I wrote over 100 letters to my wife during my last deployment. I got really good at writing one-pagers fast. Five minutes was all it took to make the Continue Reading
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Thanking the Military Child – in their own words
by Corbett Glick and J.C. Glick So often, when we thank veterans for their service, we focus on those in uniform, and those that used to wear the Continue Reading
Getting Caught in the Line of Fire
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on March 31, 2019, as "Line of Fire." It is republished here with the author’s permission. A Continue Reading
COVID-19 Changed Me
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 20, 2020. How has Covid changed you? Little things make me realize how Coronavirus has changed me. Continue Reading
The ABCs of Gun Safety: An EMT’s Perspective
To begin, let me tell you why you need to read this article and absorb what I have to say. In just my small town, and just this week, I was involved Continue Reading
COVID-19 Global Reality Check: What’s Really Essential?
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 23, 2020. The issues discussed are timeless. Americans fight similar, but also different emotional Continue Reading
The Fear
by Aaron Smith I smelled it, the first time. The stink of Fear, underscored by the whites of his eyes In the dead of night, We Men sent to take Continue Reading
Breathe
by Aaron Smith Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Training takes over, I need gloves! Where the fuck are my gloves?? Hands slippery with sweat struggle to put Continue Reading
How a Professional Bouncer Took Out Four Assailants Without Lifting a Finger
I always preach that for your average everyday citizen - men and women- the martial art you should master first is confidence. You should know how to Continue Reading
After Easter COVID-19 Reflection: Depression—A Door
by Gloria Rose This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 21, 2020. The day after the crucifixion, Peter had to be depressed. Even more, he Continue Reading
Walt Disney World: One Veteran’s Perspective
A few weeks ago, I finally took the family on to a long-awaited trip to Disney. It was the longest and most involved family trip we have taken and it Continue Reading
Why We Should Pray for Killers and Their Families
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on October 27, 2019, as "Walmart Memorial." It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
